Finding the Third Proportional to 264.50 and 322
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Solution
The third proportional to 264.50 and 322 is: 392
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264.50 : 322 = 322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264.50/322 = 322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264.50x = 322 × 322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264.50x = 103,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,684/264.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392
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